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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.58, 6,152.46 and 1,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.58, 6,152.46 and 1,469.48 is: 2,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.58 : 6,152.46 = 1,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.58/6,152.46 = 1,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.58x = 6,152.46 × 1,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.58x = 9,040,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040,916.92/4,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.25

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